NickH Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 OK, so what I'm looking for is a battery powered preamp, into which I can plug my bass, my iPod and some headphones, for playing in the garden on the hammock if we keep getting these nice hot summer days. Aditional effects not really necessary as the bass has onboard EQ and it's only for noodling about on. In a similar vein, a portable preamp I can plug into a PA line in at the various open mic nights I go along to with my singer? Putting the bass directly in always sounds rather lifeless - I'm thinking something along the lines of a POD but powered off batteries. Happy for it to sit on the floor, it doesn't have to be pocket size or have a belt clip. Any suggestions / wisdom / personal experience gratefully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='NickH' post='545872' date='Jul 20 2009, 11:23 PM']I'm thinking something along the lines of a POD but powered off batteries. Happy for it to sit on the floor, it doesn't have to be pocket size or have a belt clip.[/quote] How about a [url="http://www.dv247.com/invt/43352/"]pocket pod[/url]? Powered off batteries, pocket size, belt clip, MP3 socket etc. You can even plug it into your PC via USB and load in all your own presets. Come to think of it, why haven't I got one of these? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 ^^ Cos it's line 6! [size=1]Pass the coat[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 ".. with over 300 custom presets dialed in by some of today's hottest rock stars like Maroon 5, P.O.D., 311, Hoobastank and many more..." Actually I can't complain, I like(d) some of those bands! I checked out that unit, but it's specifically for guitar and there isn't a bass version - I'd be worried that my soon-to-be-arriving 18V circuit Status might run a bit hot for it. Otherwise looks great. Does anyone have experience of using Pocket POD with an active bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 With the USB connection you can change those presets into ones that work with proper man-sized strings. Can't see the Status causing too many problems - just turn the gain down a bit if it's overdriving. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Sweet - I'll go track one down for a playtest. Thanks a lot! Edited July 21, 2009 by NickH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='NickH' post='546419' date='Jul 21 2009, 01:44 PM']I checked out that unit, but it's specifically for guitar and there isn't a bass version - I'd be worried that my soon-to-be-arriving 18V circuit Status might run a bit hot for it. Otherwise looks great.[/quote] Doesn't it have a Fender Bassman as standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) [url="http://www.dv247.com/invt/30824/"]Korg Pandora PX4D[/url] Works for guitar and bass, has multi fx, amp modelling, aux input for mp3 with bass cancelling feature, built in drum machine and belt clip! Edited July 22, 2009 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Silent Fly Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 We make a [url="http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=h1"]headphone amplifier[/url] that you may find interesting ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=53195"]15% discount[/url]). If you are looking for something with different functionalities I should be able to put together something for you. Max [sfx] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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